Politics & Governance

Iranian Parliament (Majles) building, Tehran
Politics

Reformists Gain Ground Ahead of Parliamentary Mid-Term Polls

The reformist coalition is showing renewed organisational strength as Iran approaches parliamentary by-elections in April.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran
Politics

Supreme Leader's Health: Succession Scenarios and the Future of the Islamic Republic

As questions persist about Ayatollah Khamenei's health, Iran-watchers are assessing competing factions in what could become a pivotal succession process.

IRGC Revolutionary Guards military parade
Politics

IRGC's Expanding Economic Empire: From Sanctions Shield to Political Power

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps controls an estimated 30–40% of Iran's formal economy. How this happened, and what it means for governance and reform.

Iranian diplomats at signing ceremony
Politics

Iran's Technocrats: The Quiet Power Behind the Nuclear Negotiations

A cadre of highly educated diplomats and technocrats is shaping Iran's foreign policy behind the ideological facade — and they may hold the key to any deal.

Iran Parliament building
Politics

Khamenei Warns Against "Excessive Concessions" as Nuclear Talks Resume

In a speech to military commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader drew red lines around any deal that would permanently cap enrichment or subject Iranian facilities to intrusive monitoring.

IRGC military parade
Politics

IRGC Expands Economic Footprint as Hardliners Consolidate Power in Key Ministries

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has deepened its control over sectors including construction, telecoms, and energy contracting, squeezing out private-sector competitors.

Iranian officials at signing ceremony
Politics

Iran's Parliament Passes Controversial Budget Despite Reformist Objections

The Majles approved the government's annual budget by a narrow margin after weeks of debate over defence allocations, subsidy cuts, and projected oil revenue assumptions critics called unrealistic.